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white spirit

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A transparent liquid derived from paraffin, used as a solvent in painting and decorating.

Equivalents

Françaiswhite spirit
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Examples

“Near-synonym: paint⟳ thinner (often coinstantial)”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

white spot white spot syndrome white spruce white squall white steenbras white stork

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